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Volvo EX30 Becomes One of SA’s Most Affordable Premium EV
Volvo unveiled its new most compact electric vehicle EX30 in Milan. The new EX30 shares a similar nomenclature with the EX90. Volvo South Africa revealed the details surrounding the new electric vehicle. The EX30 takes inspiration from the EX90 in terms of design, showcasing a closed shield grille, digitally-rendered Thor’s Hammer headlights, split taillights arranged
ICASA Appoints Expert For next Spectrum Auction
The communications regulator, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) said on Friday it intends to publish a request for proposals to appoint a consultant to assist with its next licensing process for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Radio Frequency Spectrum, including conducting an auction in multiple IMT identified bands. ICASA expects to complete the IMT
WhatsApp to Add New “Twitter-like” Channels Feature
WhatsApp's platform is always being improved as new features are added. Not long ago, the communications platform included features that bring social media to your messaging app. WhatsApp has announced the addition of a new feature that will allow users to receive updates from some of their favourite brands and institutions that are not in their
Is Apple’s Vision Pro The Future?
Apple Vision Pro headset has no proven market that it can be the future, and with socials taking over, the headsets are not as social as one would desire. Apple released their headsets with a major emphasis on multitasking and the way we operate. The headsets can help people with work-related initiatives. The apps that
Tesla’s Supercharger Revenue Go Up
Electric Vehicles have increased since they were first introduced and motorists are moving away from fuel-burning cars. Since 2021, J.D Power, an automotive research firm has regularly polled electric car owners on their experience at public charging stations. Most electric vehicle owners can now charge their vehicles at home. General Motors (GM.N) joined Ford (F.N) in agreeing to use
Telkom board rejects R12 billion offer
The board of directors at Telkom is reported to have rejected a R12 billion offer for a 35% stake in the company from a consortium led by former CEO Sipho Maseko. According to reports, the former CEO’s Afrifund Investments and Madagascar-based Axian Telecom submitted their bid in March, which also would require the South African
Tesla Graduates light up the RV Industry With Lightship L1 Camper
Tesla graduates, Rivian, Proterra, Lucid, and Zoox have used their their automotive EV design and development expertise to light up the stagnant RV industry with their company called Lightship. The very first all-electric RV manufacturer founded in 2020, is formed by men and women are on a mission to advance travel trailers lightyears ahead. Its
MTN launches renewable energy projects
With the aim to strengthen their network reliance from higher stages of load shedding, MTN South Africa is venturing into a series of hybrid wind and solar renewable energy projects. With the overall project expected to be completed within six months by the third quarter of this year, this launch will begin at a small-scale
Twitter Refused To Pay Its Google Cloud Bills
Twitter’s contract with Google Cloud comes up for renewal this month and Twitter has refused to pay its bills. According to reports, Twitter signed a multi-year contract with Google related to fighting spam and protecting accounts, among other things before Elon Musk took over the social media platform. It is said that Twitter has been
Microsoft Not Planning on a New Upgrade for its Xbox Game Console Yet
Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s video gaming chief said there is no need for Microsoft to come out with a new upgrade of its Xbox game console. In an interview, Spencer said “That’s not the feedback” they are getting right now shortly after the company hosted its annual Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday in Los Angeles. “Right
Six AI Projects Google Research Centre in Ghana is Working On
Google is one of the tech giants that are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and using its power in various parts of Africa to find solutions to pressing problems on the continent affecting millions of people locally and globally. In 2018 Google launched a research centre in Ghana to lead multiple sustainable initiatives of interest
Cybersecurity Experts Urge Users to Lookout for Rise in Money Scams on WhatsApp
Hackers have been using the popular messaging social media platform WhatsApp to scam users, cyber security expert warns. With the hackers finding new ways to scam people, WhatsApp users find themselves being victims of money scams going around the communication platform. Thuli Madonsela, former Public Protector is among the latest victims of WhatsApp money scam.
Telkom sale talks still at an early stage with a new offer on the table
A bid led by former Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko to acquire a share in telecom company, Telkom is still at an exploratory stage, according to a JSE-listed telecommunications group on Monday. According to CentralTech, The Maseko/Axian bid is reportedly backed by Public Investment Corp, a Telkom shareholder which owns the Government Employees Pension Fund. While
Top Ten List of Artificial Intelligence Start-ups in Africa
The world has experienced the advances and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) including expanded public access to OpenAI's DALL-E 2 AI image and art generator and the public launches of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot and Google's Bard AI chatbot. Most tech giant companies have invested in AI. According to McKinsey Global survey on AI, as of
Nine African Technological Innovations
In recent years technology has improved drastically and continues to do so and so is Africa. The African Union has concentrated on better ways to solve local problems. The continent is raising a generation of innovators who are making big investments in African technology development taking a creative approach and non-standard thinking. Here are the
Top Tips for Becoming the Ideal Tenant: Securing Your Dream Rental Property
The rental market is becoming increasingly competitive, making it critical for tenants to distinguish themselves as desirable candidates. Landlords and real estate agents screen potential tenants in a variety of ways, so it's critical to position yourself as a trustworthy and responsible individual. In this article, we will share five top Just Property tips to
Namibia Implements Ban on Unprocessed Critical Mineral Exports
Namibia recently declared a ban on the export of unprocessed critical minerals, including lithium, in order to capitalize on the rising global demand for metals used in clean energy technologies. The decision, announced by the government on Thursday, aims to ensure that the country benefits from the growing market for these resources. Namibia, located in
Backup power now available for Discovery Bank clients
Named the best digital bank in South Africa for year 2023, Discovery Bank has now partnered up with Rubicon to provide backup power solutions to its clients with a guarantee to install within three weeks after the initial consultation. The CEO of Discovery Bank, Hylton Kallner, revealed that the initiative came to pass in response
Camps Bay: A Thriving Cape Town Suburb Attracting Global Investment
Camps Bay has solidified its reputation as one of Cape Town's most desirable suburbs, known for its allure to movie stars, as a haven for holiday homes owned by the wealthy and famous, and as a beloved summer destination for locals. With its award-winning beaches and prime location, it has become an enticing prospect for
Rising Risks: Clean Tech Investors Grapple with Mining's Dark Side
According to a recent study conducted by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre's Transition Minerals Tracker, investors in clean technology face an increasing array of risks due to the supply chains that support these products. The report, which is updated annually, sheds light on the human rights implications of mining six minerals critical to